Santos plan international fixtures during the 2026 World Cup | OneFootball

Santos is still fighting to avoid relegation in the Brazilian Championship, but is already looking to the future. President Marcelo Teixeira plans to hold international matches next season.

The idea is to take advantage of the break in the Brasileirão during the 2026 World Cup. The FIFA competition will be held from June 11 to July 19, in the United States, Mexico, and Canada.

“Possibly in the USA or Spain. Brazilian clubs explore their image abroad very little. Santos has a globally recognized emblem and we will intensify this work to increase revenue and strengthen the club in the medium and short term,” said the president at the Summit CBF Academy.

How was it this year?

This year, Peixe even participated in the International Premier Tournament in Mexico, but took the under-20 squad, as the professionals are involved in the Brazilian Championship.

Additionally, in May, they played a friendly match with RB Leipzig from Germany. The game was in Bragança Paulista and ended with a 3-1 victory for the foreigners.

Focus on Série A

While 2026 hasn't arrived yet, Santos is focusing on the final stretch of the Brasileirão. The club visits Juventude on Wednesday for the 37th round of the tournament.

At the moment, Alvinegro Praiano is in the 16th position of Série A, with 41 points, the same as Inter, which opens the relegation zone. The team from São Paulo has an advantage in goal difference.

Next Santos match

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